ST. LOUIS, MO. – January 9, 2007--The new Drury Inn & Suites hotel located at I-40 W at Loop 335 & Soncy Road is now open. The hotel is owned and developed by Drury Southwest, and operated by Drury Inns, Inc. Approximately 40-45 jobs will be created in the community with the opening of this hotel.

"We are very excited to bring the Drury Inn & Suites brand to Amarillo," said General Manager, Michael Harrett. "The support and enthusiasm that we have received throughout this process has been overwhelming. With the growth in the area and Drury's expansion into new markets, we believe our hotel will meet the needs of business travelers and vacationing families looking for top quality accommodations at a great value."

The new 164-room hotel features free wireless high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and meeting rooms, an indoor pool and whirlpool, exercise room and guest laundry facilities. A variety of room types are available, including king and two-room suites with microwaves and refrigerators, and standard rooms with queen beds. Irons with full-size ironing boards and coffeemakers are included in every room, as well as guest voice mail.

The layout of the hotel encompasses a modern structure with an inside atrium lobby built to accommodate a large chandelier, observation elevator and adjoining breakfast room where guests can enjoy a free HOT! QUIKSTART® breakfast. This nutritious buffet offers guests a choice of scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, juices, hot and cold cereals, toast, fresh fruit, milk, coffee, tea, pastries and other assorted baked goods. Along with the breakfast, Drury's value package includes free evening beverages and snacks.